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Friday, September 1, 2017

Women’s Hockey League Will Pay Players for First Time

Players in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League will receive a stipend ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Rollie Massimino, 82, Dies; Rode Dark Horse Villanova to Basketball Glory

For a coach who won more than 800 games, none was sweeter than the 1985 N.C.A.A. final against Georgetown.

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Jud Heathcote, 90, Dies; Coached Michigan State to Basketball Title

Coaching Magic Johnson and his teammates to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1979 was the “euphoric” height of Heathcote’s long career.

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Friday, August 18, 2017

Tommy Hawkins, Basketball All-American at Notre Dame, Dies at 80

Hawkins was the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year N.B.A. career.

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Tommy Hawkins, Basketball All-American at Notre Dame, Dies at 80

Hawkins was the first black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and played for the Los Angeles Lakers during a 10-year N.B.A. career.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Islanders’ John Tavares Focuses on Coming Season, Not Contract

Tavares, who as a free agent after this season could command a hefty deal, said he was committed to the team and looking forward to working with new linemates.

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